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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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2
as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operation
Cohen was ideally positioned to provide credibility for the administration’s operation.
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Time, 1 July 2025
The telescope will construct this static view within the first year or so of regular operations.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
The foremost innovators in the textile-to-textile recycling space are evolving from start-ups to scale-ups — and many are taking their operations global.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Our counterintelligence operations remain focused, vigilant, and relentless.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Time, 1 July 2025
The telescope will construct this static view within the first year or so of regular operations.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
The foremost innovators in the textile-to-textile recycling space are evolving from start-ups to scale-ups — and many are taking their operations global.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Our counterintelligence operations remain focused, vigilant, and relentless.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
Noun
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Its mission is to mentor high school students from Albania and other underrepresented communities, and provide support with the college application process.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Talent - the big challenge Ensuring a safe, flawless passenger experience and delivering on the team’s strategic mission requires dedicated, experienced employees.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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For heavier jobs, use baking soda in the water to boost the cleaning process.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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How the technology works The process starts with the participant attempting to speak sentences shown on a screen.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Girls may, for example, struggle with time management, daydreaming or being a chatterbox and are more likely to be diagnosed with the primarily inattentive type of ADHD over the hyperactive type.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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In 2010, Richardson and his brother, Nick, co-founded the performance management company AIM-FOR and created an online mental health support hub, called the Safety Net, which offers information and help on a range of issues from stress to bereavement.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The collection saw a prominent use of colors such as red, yellow, and green, mirroring the colors of the Ghanaian flag—though this was unintentional.—
Ezreen Benissan,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Our job is to draw a red line between those two groups.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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Each job brought a new environment with different obstacles and new problems to solve.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Khloé, who just celebrated her 41st birthday, just revealed each cosmetic procedure she’s had done over the years, from her nose job to her laser hair removal.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is taking a page out of sister Kylie Jenner's playbook and revealing every cosmetic procedure she's done over the years.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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His lowest marks concerned his handling of deportations, where his net approval rating stood at -20, down from -16 in early June.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The survey also found that Trump is underwater on his handling of deportations and immigration.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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China agreed to approve export applications for rare earths to the U.S. Rare earths had been a sticking point between the two countries.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Residents need to submit documentation to obtain a handicap placard for their cars, starting with an application for a disabled person placard.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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